The document discusses various statistics and facts related to rape and sexual abuse in Malaysia between 2000-2007. It notes that the number of reported rape cases increased over this period, with 3,098 cases reported in 2007. It also provides a breakdown of cases by age, with most victims being below 16 years old. The document also references domestic violence statistics and discusses some of the laws related to marriage, child abuse, and definitions of rape under Malaysian law.

10. Image from Women’s
Centre for Change
(WCC) Penang Website
http://
www.wccpenang.org/
rape/

14. Reference: http://www.wccpenang.org/rape/myth-vs-reality1/

15. Reference: http://www.wccpenang.org/rape/myth-vs-reality1/

16. Reference: http://www.wccpenang.org/rape/myth-vs-reality1/

17. Reference: http://www.wccpenang.org/rape/myth-vs-reality1/

18. Reference: http://www.wccpenang.org/rape/myth-vs-reality1/

22. Note: The accused in the case of statutory rape may include
either adult or the teenage himself who is also underaged

26. STATES 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
PERLIS 12 10 13 11 21 26 28 27
KEDAH 110 123 132 119 127 163 221 313
P/PINANG 61 75 73 70 89 71 115 161
PERAK 91 79 100 118 121 148 183 226
SELANGOR 216 269 253 280 289 368 421 562
K/LUMPUR 67 97 120 77 116 111 142 221
N/SEMBILAN 59 82 62 69 89 97 103 153
MELAKA 43 43 57 67 100 77 125 139
JOHOR 194 234 235 312 323 324 343 473
PAHANG 74 79 79 70 102 84 143 194
TERENGGANU 48 48 45 38 58 99 127 130
KELANTAN 52 74 70 66 82 90 152 167
SABAH 109 94 115 111 149 156 199 196
SARAWAK 81 79 77 71 94 117 129 136
TOTAL 1,217 1,386 1,431 1,479 1,760 1,931 2,431 3,098

27. AGE 2005 2006 2007
Below 16 years 925 1303 1653
Above 16 years 1006 1128 1445
TOTAL 1931 2431 3098

36. Reference: Women’s Aid Organization Website. URL: http://
www.wao.org.my/research/domesticviolence.htm

40. Note: Although the DVA recognizes spouses who do not share
the same residence, it does not protect those who live together
but are not married, or survivors of dating violence.

41. CYCLE OF
VIOLENCE
Ref: http://www.chs.uci.edu/DomesticViolence.html

49. The Child Act 2001 can be downloaded here:
http://www.kpwkm.gov.my/uploadpdf/ChildrenActOf2001.pdf

50. Note: However, non-Muslim girls between the ages of 16 and 18 may marry with
the permission of the chief minister or Federal Territories minister, and Muslim
girls under 16 years may marry with the consent of the Syariah Court.
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/2chise-2/Article/art_print

51. Classic Metaphyseal
Injury
Corner Fracture

52. Metaphyseal lesions due to child abuse. A, Corner fracture of the distal femur (arrow) in a 2-
month-old abused male infant. B, Medial corner fracture of the proximal tibia (arrow) in a 4-
month-old abused female infant. C, Corner fractures of the distal tibia (arrows) in a 2-
month-old abused male infant. D, Corner fracture of the distal ulna (arrow) in a 3-month-old
abused female infant.

53. http://www.ncjrs.gov/html/ojjdp/portable_guides/abuse/bruises.html

55. Ref: http://www.ebmedicine.net/topics.php?paction=showTopicSeg&topic_id=168&seg_id=3365.
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